Environmental Research Program
NYSERDA's Environmental Research Program provides the scientific foundation for New York State's energy and environmental policy decisions. Through independent research, long-term ecosystem monitoring, and technology assessment, the program connects energy choices to their real impacts on public health, wildlife, water quality, and climate—ensuring that policymakers, communities, and developers have objective, actionable data to guide New York's clean energy transition.
Key Benefits
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Science-based guidance. Objective research that informs effective energy and environmental policy. -
Long-term environmental monitoring. Decades of data tracking ecosystem health and recovery across New York. -
Responsible energy development. Research that minimizes impacts to wildlife, fisheries, agriculture, and communities. -
Climate preparedness. Helping New Yorkers understand and adapt to a changing climate.
Environmental Research Focus Areas
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Energy-Related Emissions and Health Effects
Learn More Learn More about Explore Emissions StudiesStudies on atmospheric trends, greenhouse gas and co-pollutant emissions, and health effects from fossil and biomass fuel combustion.
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Climate Impacts and Adaptation Studies
Learn More Learn More about Explore Climate ResearchForward-looking climate information, impact assessments and research on climate adaption in New York State.
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Ecosystem Response to Atmospheric Deposition
Learn More Learn More about Explore Ecosystem StudiesStudies on long-term monitoring associated with deposition of Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Mercury on New York ecosystems and wildlife.
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Offshore Energy
Learn More Learn More about Explore Offshore ResearchEnvironmental and fisheries research, assessments, and co-utilization opportunities at offshore energy sites in New York State.
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Land-Based Energy
Learn More Learn More about Explore Land-Based ResearchEnvironmental, wildlife, and community effects of land-based renewable energy deployment in New York.
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